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Collapsible case

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-17842

Description

Small brown square leather case w/ snap closure. Bottom piece covered w/ collapsible piece. When unsnapped, top piece unfolds to form box which fits over bottom and 2nd snap locks in place. Grained leather.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cases (containers)
leather
Leather
CASE

Inscription

Stamped on strip: ""Germany""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 x 1.5 x 2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1982

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